The Tampa Bay Rays announced today that Major League Baseball will take over production and distribution of local television broadcasts beginning with the 2026 season. The partnership ensures fans across Florida can watch Rays games through cable or satellite providers as well as MLB’s direct-to-consumer streaming service.
“Since day one when we took over the club, we have been committed to delivering a world-class fan experience,” said Tampa Bay Rays CEO Ken Babby. “This transition demonstrates that commitment. With MLB’s best-in-class streaming platform, Rays fans in our domestic markets will finally be able to stream games live on the MLB App without the need for local blackouts. Just as important, fans who enjoy the tradition of watching Rays baseball on television will continue to watch our games on cable and satellite. Every decision we make is made with our fans first in mind.”
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Fans in the Rays’ home markets will be able to watch the game on participating cable and satellite systems, with provider details and channel lineups to be shared soon. Once subscriptions go on sale in February, you’ll be able to purchase streaming access on MLB.com and the MLB app.
The Rays join a number of Major League Baseball (MLB) clubs that have partnered with the league for local broadcasts. All 162 regular season games in 2026 will be televised via local distribution or MLB’s national broadcast partners.
More details will be shared in the coming weeks.
